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Kathleen Poppo
Kathleen Poppo
Dan Bon - 30738
Rank - Sam(3rd) Dan
Studio - Liberty, New York
Phone Number- (845)-292-1800
Email Address mdkac@novocon.net

I began my trial lesson program on May 4th, 1988. I was 14 yrs old. I received Cho Dan in October of 1991. I received my E Dan in April on 1994. I received my Sam Dan in October of 1997. Training was everything to me. I "lived" at the dojang. I took every class and Sa Bom Nim Poppo used to teach aerobics as well. I of course took that as well. I would do anything to help condition myself to be the best. Throughout my training our dojang moved many times and at one point there was a possibility that we wouldn't have a dojang. Sa Bom Nim Poppo cared more about his students and Moo Duk Kwan than he did himself. In 1991 we had our dojang at 10 South Main Street. I thank him for choosing the path that has given so many of us a wonderful foundation and great experiences. It was extremely hard for him to start his "own" dojang. He made the decision, rented a building at 40 North Main Street and The Moo Duk Kwan Academy was born. It sounds very easy, it wasn't. Through his hard work and dedication the Moo Duk Kwan Academy has a very reputable name and he is clearly one of the best Instructors of Soo Bahk Do in this country. Moo Duk Kwan has always been there for me. When I went to college, when I bought and sold my own restaurant, when I started a career and ran three restaurants, and now that I am a stay at home Mom. My extended family are the people I have met through Soo Bahk Do. I can only name a few people that I know outside of Soo Bahk Do that are my friends.
Written By Mrs. Kathleen Poppo (Feb. 2005)

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